Bill · S.Res. 860· Senate(119-SRES-860)
A resolution recognizing September 15, 2026, as "National Voter Registration Day".
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)
- Sponsored by
- Mitch McConnell
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution officially recognizes September 15, 2026, as National Voter Registration Day. It is a straightforward measure introduced by our elected officials in the Senate to remind us about our civic duties. The text encourages every voting-eligible citizen in the United States to take action. Specifically, it urges people to register to vote and to check their personal information with their local election officials to make sure it is current. Finally, it encourages citizens to go to the polls on election day and vote if they would like to do so.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this protect the right to vote?+3
The resolution promotes voter registration and the verification of personal information to ensure voting eligibility.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+3
By encouraging citizens to register and verify their information, the resolution facilitates easier access to the voting process.
Does this make elections run better?+3
Encouraging citizens to update their personal information with election officials helps maintain accurate voter rolls.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Civic Participation: Section 2 encourages all voting-eligible citizens to register to vote. This is a positive step because it reminds people to get signed up so their voices can be heard.
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Ensuring Accurate Records: Section 2(B) encourages citizens to verify with their State or local election official that their name, address, and personal information are current. This is beneficial because keeping records up to date helps prevent voting hiccups on election day.
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Promoting Voting: Section 2(C) encourages citizens to go to the polls on election day and vote if they want to. This is a positive push for people to actually participate in our democracy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based strictly on the text provided, there are no sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access+3Improves Voting Rights+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- 9/16/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California